Other Services in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC
Metro Market Score 78.3 (Difficult), ranked #326 of 332 metros. 32,127 establishments, 163,774 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
With a 1.70 location quotient, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria has an outsized other services presence relative to its population. That concentration (index: 99.4) creates a mature local market where supplier networks are established but differentiation matters more.
32,127 Other Services Firms in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria vs District of Columbia Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to District of Columbia overall. The state ranks #51/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | DC Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 78.3 Difficult | 64.0 High |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #326 of 332 metros | #51 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria's 78.3 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering District of Columbia
State-level entry risk for other services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Other Services in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for other services across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.